noun
- elected officials who serve on the governing board of a New England town
Usage: regional; plural form
Examples
- The selectmen voted to approve the new budget at last night’s meeting.
- Three selectmen were elected to serve three-year terms.
- The board of selectmen oversees municipal services and town policies.
- Citizens can address concerns directly to the selectmen during public sessions.
- The selectmen appointed a new fire chief after the previous one retired.
- Local residents petitioned the selectmen to repair the damaged road.